Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | −67% | 2 | Traction Control | Good |
| 2019 | 3 | −67% | 2 | Fuel System | Good |
| 2018 | 11 | −83% | 1 | Engine | Good |
| 2017 | 15 | — | 1 | Engine | Limited data |
| 2016 | 154 | — | 1 | Engine | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median 500X year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Fiat 500X problems
Latest Fiat 500X recalls
Seat belts › Front
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, 2018-2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, 2019-2023 Fiat 500X, Jeep Renegade, and 2024 Fiat 500E vehicles. A seat belt buckle switch sensor may be improperly connected, preventing the front seat air bag from deploying as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 27, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2020 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. The right rear brake caliper could have been fractured during the casting process.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the right rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020.
Electrical system › Software
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X vehicles. Incorrect software may cause the occupant restraint controller (ORC) module to disable certain passive safety features.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC module software, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler's customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018…
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Fiat 500X vehicles. When the vehicle has a tire with low tire pressure, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not illuminate.
Remedy: Fiat will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Fiat 500X should you avoid?
None of the Fiat 500X years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Fiat 500X?
2018 has the fewest complaints compared with other 500X years at the same age, followed by 2019 and 2020. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Fiat 500X problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (65), electrical system (59) and transmission & drivetrain (56). Engine complaints peak in the 2016 model year.
How many recalls has the Fiat 500X had?
6 recalls across 2016–2020. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Fiat 500X recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.